Letter: Give back

Wednesday

Mar 24, 2010 at 7:01 PM

Generations of Americans have heard a great deal about their rights. It seems as though they have a right to almost everything. Not much time is expended educating them about the corresponding duties that accompany those presumed rights.

I remember President John Kennedy saying, "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."

I say that at least you should ask, "What can I do for my neighbor, my community and my fellow man?"

Many people are in need, especially now, but those in need always have something positive to give as well. I remember a while back a trend called "pay it forward," was started. You do something good for someone, and in return you ask that person to do something good for someone else.

If you are truly in need, hold out both of your hands, one for receiving and one for giving back.

RALPH BAUMGARTNER,

Topeka

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